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Tag: Shimane

08 May 2021
ArtisansTraditions

A Drink from the Land of the Gods

Juji Asahi brewery, in Izumo, Shimane prefecture, produces quality sake with the gifts nature provides.

9 Minute Read
07 February 2021
ArtisansTraditions

Deep Blue

Nagatasenkoujou is one of the last workshops in Japan dedicated to the dyeing art of Tsutsugaki Aizome.

9 Minutes Read
04 July 2020
ArtisansMasks

Giving shape to demons and heroes

There is a very special place in Hamada, Shimane prefecture: the Kakita family Iwami Kagura mask workshop

8 Minutes Read
13 June 2020
MasksTraditions

The Gods are Entertained

In Hamada, in Shimane prefecture, Iwami Kagura is in people’s DNA.

7 Minutes Read
10 January 2020
Artisans

Everyday happiness in everyday items

Near Izumo city, in Japan, there is a place that questions if everyday items can also be artistic.

8 Minutes Read

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